Pelvic-spot wrasse
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Labriformes
Family: Labridae
Genus: Pseudocheilinops
L. P. Schultz, 1960
Species:
P. ataenia
Binomial name
Pseudocheilinops ataenia

The pelvic-spot wrasse (Pseudocheilinops ataenia), also known as the midget wrasse or pink-streaked wrasse, is a species of wrasse native to tropical waters of the western Pacific Ocean. It can be found on coral reefs in areas with little wave action at depths from 5 to 15 m (16 to 49 ft). This species grows to 6.5 cm (2.6 in) in total length. Pseudocheilinops ataenia is the only known member of its genus.[2]

References

  1. Bertoncini, A.; Stockwell, B. (2010). "Pseudocheilinops ataenia". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2010: e.T187594A8576891. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2010-4.RLTS.T187594A8576891.en. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
  2. Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.) (2013). "Pseudocheilinops ataenia" in FishBase. August 2013 version.


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